Crufts dog show

March 7, 2013 |compiled from wire photos

The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part.

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Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, celebrate winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category.

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Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, celebrate winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category.